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Less Is More....Unless It's A Bore
Less Is More....Unless It's A Bore
Hursthouse Landscape Architects and ContractorsHursthouse Landscape Architects and Contractors
Landscape lighting, designed in conjunction with the house lights, creates atmosphere after daylight fades.
This is an example of a medium sized midcentury back patio in Chicago with natural stone paving.
Walkout Basement Patio & Upper Level Deck
Walkout Basement Patio & Upper Level Deck
The Cleary CompanyThe Cleary Company
Spacious lower level patio with 3 separate areas for entertaining and enjoying the wooded backyard.
This is an example of a large nautical back patio in Columbus with concrete paving.
Сад натуралистического стиля
Сад натуралистического стиля
Garden-graphicsGarden-graphics
Меня зовут Конькова Елена Валерьевна. Я ландшафтный дизайнер уже более 18 лет. Это один из моих любимых садов. И было очень приятно получить за эту работу,за созданный сад - приз в Международном архитектурном дизайнерском конкурсе "Золотой Трезини" главный приз
The California Room w/ Dining Area
The California Room w/ Dining Area
Conscious Environments Inc.Conscious Environments Inc.
A large covered patio feature multiple seating and dining areas with a fire pit and BBQ island. It's view expand out into the surrounding yard that feature a remodeled swimming pool w/ spa and lawn area.
Farmhouse Bluestone Patio - Hawthorn Woods, IL
Farmhouse Bluestone Patio - Hawthorn Woods, IL
Ginkgo Leaf StudioGinkgo Leaf Studio
A sitting area with a fountain was created off the side of the patio. Renn Kuhnen Photography
Design ideas for a large traditional back patio in Milwaukee with a water feature and natural stone paving.
Landscape Design
Landscape Design
WINN Design+BuildWINN Design+Build
Medium sized classic back patio in DC Metro with natural stone paving and a bbq area.
Modern French Provincial
Modern French Provincial
Kristin Hoaglund DesignKristin Hoaglund Design
This beautiful French Provincial home is set on 10 acres, nestled perfectly in the oak trees. The original home was built in 1974 and had two large additions added; a great room in 1990 and a main floor master suite in 2001. This was my dream project: a full gut renovation of the entire 4,300 square foot home! I contracted the project myself, and we finished the interior remodel in just six months. The exterior received complete attention as well. The 1970s mottled brown brick went white to completely transform the look from dated to classic French. Inside, walls were removed and doorways widened to create an open floor plan that functions so well for everyday living as well as entertaining. The white walls and white trim make everything new, fresh and bright. It is so rewarding to see something old transformed into something new, more beautiful and more functional.
Boca Grande, FL- Light & Bright Transitional Coastal Mandevilla
Boca Grande, FL- Light & Bright Transitional Coastal Mandevilla
Wright Jenkins Home DesignWright Jenkins Home Design
Outdoor shower to wash off sand from the beach and to service the pool area. Photography by Diana Todorova
This is an example of a medium sized coastal back patio in Tampa with an outdoor shower, concrete paving and no cover.
Southern Estate
Southern Estate
Jonathan Miller ArchitectsJonathan Miller Architects
This is an example of a large country back patio in Other with a fireplace, natural stone paving and a roof extension.
Clean & contemporary chic
Clean & contemporary chic
Branagh DevelopmentBranagh Development
Open-air dining area with built-in stainless steel grill and appliances, granite countertop, and stone facings.
Design ideas for a large traditional back patio in San Francisco with an outdoor kitchen, concrete paving and a pergola.
Mechanicsville Hillside Makeover
Mechanicsville Hillside Makeover
Outdoor DreamsOutdoor Dreams
Design ideas for a medium sized classic back patio in Richmond with a fire feature, concrete paving and no cover.
Orinda Downs Judges Award winning project
Orinda Downs Judges Award winning project
Garden Lights Landscape and Pool Development Inc.Garden Lights Landscape and Pool Development Inc.
Chicago Brick Pizza Oven! Floating Neolith Bench with Firepit. 2019 Clca Judges Award, for best overall project entered. Modern Garden With a twist, the client requested a modern design, but also wanted lots of food production and cut flowers.
La terrasse de l'Abbé Grégoire
La terrasse de l'Abbé Grégoire
Kevin Clare - PaysagisteKevin Clare - Paysagiste
Les nouvelles plantations cadrent les vues sur la ville - en l'occurence la Tour Eiffel
Medium sized rural side patio in Paris with a potted garden, tiled flooring and a pergola.
Sulgrave
Sulgrave
Ventures DesignVentures Design
Photo of a small traditional back patio in Detroit with an outdoor kitchen, brick paving and a pergola.
Ruth Residence
Ruth Residence
M. Designs ArchitectsM. Designs Architects
A luxury estate designed to enjoy the outdoors, as much as the indoors. This fine line is blended together with the use of the wall to wall glass to enjoy the backyard views. The backyard is built in steps to respect the hills it sits on. The backyard is the epitome of outdoor living & entertaining. A lap pool, jacuzzi, outdoor kitchen accompanied by a basketball court for those sports lovers.
Kowski Project
Kowski Project
Timberline Patio CoversTimberline Patio Covers
This project is a skillion style roof with an outdoor kitchen, entertainment, heaters, and gas fireplace! It has a super modern look with the white stone on the kitchen and fireplace that complements the house well.
Lexington Modern Home
Lexington Modern Home
ZeroEnergy DesignZeroEnergy Design
ZeroEnergy Design (ZED) created this modern home for a progressive family in the desirable community of Lexington. Thoughtful Land Connection. The residence is carefully sited on the infill lot so as to create privacy from the road and neighbors, while cultivating a side yard that captures the southern sun. The terraced grade rises to meet the house, allowing for it to maintain a structured connection with the ground while also sitting above the high water table. The elevated outdoor living space maintains a strong connection with the indoor living space, while the stepped edge ties it back to the true ground plane. Siting and outdoor connections were completed by ZED in collaboration with landscape designer Soren Deniord Design Studio. Exterior Finishes and Solar. The exterior finish materials include a palette of shiplapped wood siding, through-colored fiber cement panels and stucco. A rooftop parapet hides the solar panels above, while a gutter and site drainage system directs rainwater into an irrigation cistern and dry wells that recharge the groundwater. Cooking, Dining, Living. Inside, the kitchen, fabricated by Henrybuilt, is located between the indoor and outdoor dining areas. The expansive south-facing sliding door opens to seamlessly connect the spaces, using a retractable awning to provide shade during the summer while still admitting the warming winter sun. The indoor living space continues from the dining areas across to the sunken living area, with a view that returns again to the outside through the corner wall of glass. Accessible Guest Suite. The design of the first level guest suite provides for both aging in place and guests who regularly visit for extended stays. The patio off the north side of the house affords guests their own private outdoor space, and privacy from the neighbor. Similarly, the second level master suite opens to an outdoor private roof deck. Light and Access. The wide open interior stair with a glass panel rail leads from the top level down to the well insulated basement. The design of the basement, used as an away/play space, addresses the need for both natural light and easy access. In addition to the open stairwell, light is admitted to the north side of the area with a high performance, Passive House (PHI) certified skylight, covering a six by sixteen foot area. On the south side, a unique roof hatch set flush with the deck opens to reveal a glass door at the base of the stairwell which provides additional light and access from the deck above down to the play space. Energy. Energy consumption is reduced by the high performance building envelope, high efficiency mechanical systems, and then offset with renewable energy. All windows and doors are made of high performance triple paned glass with thermally broken aluminum frames. The exterior wall assembly employs dense pack cellulose in the stud cavity, a continuous air barrier, and four inches exterior rigid foam insulation. The 10kW rooftop solar electric system provides clean energy production. The final air leakage testing yielded 0.6 ACH 50 - an extremely air tight house, a testament to the well-designed details, progress testing and quality construction. When compared to a new house built to code requirements, this home consumes only 19% of the energy. Architecture & Energy Consulting: ZeroEnergy Design Landscape Design: Soren Deniord Design Paintings: Bernd Haussmann Studio Photos: Eric Roth Photography
Richmond Abode
Richmond Abode
Tempus Design Studio Pty LtdTempus Design Studio Pty Ltd
Photo of a medium sized contemporary back patio in Other with decking and a roof extension.
Greater Avenues Mid-Century Modern
Greater Avenues Mid-Century Modern
Kyle AikenKyle Aiken
Utah Mid-Century Modern Patio Photo - https://www.kaikenphotography.com/
Woodside Modern Napa Style
Woodside Modern Napa Style
The Design Build CompanyThe Design Build Company
Photo of a large modern back patio in San Francisco with concrete paving and a gazebo.

Premium, Luxury Patio Ideas and Designs

Patios are the go-to solution for turning your garden, or part of it, into an outdoor living area. A well-laid patio will integrate your home seamlessly into your garden, providing a solid and level surface for garden furniture and potted plants. Well designed patios are about more than just paving slabs – its positioning and layout are crucial to how much you enjoy this space. Before you start picking out patio ideas for materials and laying your patio, ask yourself important questions such as what will you use it for? How many people should it accommodate? Which part of your garden has the best aspect and sunlight? Will the patio have enough privacy?

How should I position my patio?

If you are designing your patio as a space for entertaining then make sure it’s wide enough for the garden furniture you want so you haven’t got guests tipping over into the flowerbeds. Don’t be wedded to the idea of having your patio attached to the house; think about positioning yours elsewhere in the garden if that space doesn’t offer the best aspect or lighting position. Consider the position of the sun through the course of the day and depending on whether you are most likely to want to dine outside at breakfast, have lunch on your patio or host dinner outside, you may want to position your patio differently. You can connect patios to your house with a footpath or stepping stones to allow easy transportation of food and drink.

How should I design and lay my patio?

Rectangles are the classic shape for patios, not least because they make the most efficient use of space and can be softened with garden edging. However, a rounded patio or a paving circle can perfectly complement a garden which isn’t linear in design. Paving slabs come in an extensive range of materials and are the most practical surface for patios. Yorkstone has the most traditional appeal, whereas concrete blocks, granite and slate patio slabs have a great texture and colour for modern gardens. Natural stones such as limestone, travertine and Indian sandstone vary in colour and finish and are a great way to add shade and texture to your patio. For some patio ideas that offer an alternative to block paving, loose material such as crushed stone and wood chippings have a rustic and more casual feel; if there are specific materials that re-occur elsewhere in the garden, you could repeat this in your choice of patio materials for consistency. Finally, it’s not a British summer without the great British barbeque, so look at patio ideas that incorporate barbeques and think about how you could accommodate one on your patio.

What garden furniture does my patio need?

Rattan garden furniture is a patio favourite, offering a durable, attractive finish that blends well into natural surroundings. Metal garden furniture and wooden garden furniture are sturdy alternatives available in many styles. Weight is a good feature in garden furniture to stop it from being blown away, but if you want to be able to move your furniture around the patio and garden to follow the sun you won’t want to go too heavy. Browse the various patio ideas that include garden furniture to see what styles of furniture go with different types of patios. If you find a particular patio set you like, you may be able to ask the designer where the furniture is from so you can look at buying the same set for your patio. Good, outdoor patio furniture crafted in high-quality materials should withstand bad weather, but cold, wet British winters followed by strong sun in the summer will be enough to weather even the best furniture, so it’s important to have somewhere, such as a shed, to store it when not in use for long periods of time. If you don’t have the space to store patio furniture, make sure that at least the cushions and umbrellas are stowed away out of the elements, and consider investing in a waterproof cover. One piece of furniture that might be able to stay out for a bit longer is a patio heater; it will warm any brave patio users and most modern designs are built to survive the cold weather. If you prefer something a bit more rustic than a patio heater, look at fire pits instead which will add warmth and an attractive centrepiece to your patio. If privacy or shade is an issue, then covering patio furniture with a parasol or sheltering patios with a gazebo or pergola are both smart patio ideas – these can be covered in climbing flowers or even wound with outdoor fairy lights for romantic evening lighting.
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